UNISON sends Halloween message to pay cartel

NHS staff in Taunton and Poole stage seasonal protest against plan to introduce regional pay

Article on the UNISON National site.

Barnet council recommends backing in-house bid

Barnet UNISON welcomes “fantastic news” – but stresses that there’s more to do

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON responds to the Public Accounts Committee’s report on the NHS

Report highlights real financial problems on the horizon for the NHS from austerity economics and Private Finance Initiative debt

Article on the UNISON National site.

Nursing survey reveals NHS patient-staff ratio danger

Less than 10% can deliver safe, compassionate, dignified care all of the time

Article on the UNISON National site.

Service group executive by-elections announced

By-elections will be taking place for seats on the higher education and energy service groups

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON ramps up campaign ahead of Living Wage week

Union plans week of activity, including seminar and parliamentary event, to boost the fight for a living wage

Article on the UNISON National site.

Pension-funded house building might face legal challenge

As Future Homes Commission suggests pension funds could pay for massive private housing projects, UNISON reminds government funds must be invested in best interests of members.

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON responds to 750 job cuts at Rotherham Hospital

Unions says cuts would be hugely damaging to patient care, and is a devastating blow for families in the run up to Christmas

Article on the UNISON National site.

EDF price rise forcing choice of heat or eat, says UNISON

Union accuses energy company of ‘reckless’ behaviour as it prepares to raise prices by more than 10% as winter approaches

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON slates Nursing and Midwifery Council fee hike

Nursing and Midwifery Council raises fees by 32% – after substantial government grant to regulator

Article on the UNISON National site.